Arlington: Keaton and Chaplin Inspire Silent ‘Twelfth Night’
Synetic Theater presents Shakespeare production set in the 1920s.
Synetic Theater is presenting "Twelfth Night" from July 13 to Aug. 7. After garnering 11 Helen Hayes Award nominations, Synetic’s 2014 hit is back by popular demand.
Ex-convicts Discuss Voting Rights Restoration
Arlingtonian ex-convicts meet with governor to discuss voting rights restoration.
The right to vote is one of the most fundamental American freedoms, and one denied to many Virginians released from prison on felony charges. On June 29, Gov. Terry McAuliffe met in Alexandria’s Northern Virginia Urban League with advocates for the restoration of ex-inmate’s rights.
Arlington Snapshot: Lyon Village 4th of July Parade and Picnic
Antique cars led the way at the Lyon Village 4th of July Parade and Picnic on Monday at 11 a.m.
Arlington and Springfield: NOVEC Lineman Saves Man in Cardiac Arrest
Arlington native was saved by CPR as a child.
A Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative lineman saved a man’s life on June 17 in Springfield by using cardiac pulmonary resuscitation skills he learned at NOVEC.
Arlington: Young Named Poet Laureate
Katherine E. Young has been selected the first Poet Laureate of Arlington County. She will be installed at a brief ceremony during the County Board recessed meeting at 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, at 2100 Clarendon Blvd.
Wakefield High School: Hard Work and Proud Parents
Doug Johnson struggled to explain what it feels like to be a father watching his daughter graduate.
Arlington Snapshot: ‘Breaking the Box’
Del. Patrick Hope (D-47) answers questions about Virginia’s solitary confinement of prisoners after the film “Breaking the Box” at Rock Spring UCC on June 23.
Arlington Snapshot: Police Chief-for-the-Day
“Do you Nathnael Abrahams, solemnly swear?” Nathnael was being sworn in as 2016 Police Chief-for-the-Day at the Arlington County Justice Center Plaza on June 21 by Deputy Chief Andy Penn.
Clarendon Brewery To Host Opera Performer
Danielle Talamantes will mix classical opera with jazz at Sehkraft Brewing.
An unlikely combination of classical opera, jazz and beer is coming to Clarendon on Thursday when Danielle Talamantes, an opera singer who has performed at the Met, takes the stage for a free performance at Sehkraft Brewing.
Arlington: Two Named Hispanic Teachers of the Year
Claudia Delgadillo, a first grade teacher at Claremont Immersion School, and Lilliana Maldonado-Mendez, a Spanish teacher at Washington-Lee High School, were honored with the Victoria D. de Sanchez Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award from the Hispanic Youth Foundation of Northern Virginia.
Rebuilding Together Assists Homeowners
Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church provided repairs on June 16 to the home of a senior couple living on 5th St. South in Arlington, allowing them to age in place.
Arlington Snapshot: In Performance
“A Night at the Opera” featured Jennifer McGinnis (left), Arianna Rodriguez and others at Carderock Falls Manor in McLean on May 26.
Arlington: From Opera Nova to Los Angeles
Milena Gligic, accompanist for Arlington-based Opera NOVA, has been selected to be pianist for the Los Angeles Opera Company.
Arlington’s Loss with Death of ‘Mr. Reilly’
A Remembrance
Dr. Reilly Lewis passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest in his home in Arlington on June 9.
Arlington: Room for a Human or a Horse?
Film focuses on solitary confinement.
Step into your room. It is 80 square feet, smaller than most horse stables. It has a bed, sink and toilet. This is your solitary confinement cell for weeks, months or years. Your only contact is with prison guards and your food is delivered through a slot in the door.